Joseph "Jay" Carta, 90, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline; grandsons, Joshua Carta & Lucas Carta; brother, Tony Carta; sister, Helen Abby. He was a member of the 1946 graduating class of St. Xavier High School. He worked for Stewart Dry Goods and St. Luke Catholic Church. He also was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church. He was an avid sports fan and could talk forever about any and every sport. He enjoyed playing softball and bowling. He loved watching his sons & grandsons play softball. He was a UofL fan. Left to cherish his memory, his children, Patty McAllister (Don), Joe Carta (Phyllis), Alan Carta (Patty), Jerry Carta (Pam), Darryl Carta (Kelly), & Paul Carta (Mendy); brother, Eugene Carta (Delores); sister, Bettye Mattingly; 13 grandchildren & 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday, April 26, 2019 12-8pm at Arch L Heady & Son Funeral Home, 8519 Preston Hwy. Funeral Mass Saturday, April 27, 2019 10am at St. Luke Catholic Church, 4211 Jim Hawkins Dr. Entombment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.